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Topic: Hung draws are a killer!!!!!! (Read 1981 times)

Hey guys just wanted to give a heads up and trying to get the word out. The draws on the roof of man overboard at wieama are no good and need to be replaced. A French climber was on the route and took a fall and it cut the sheaf of his rope and a few of the core strands. Luckly I was able to rap down from jimmy cliff and resue belay him down. But if people could spread the word or tell me who I should contact I'd greatly appreciate it

If you see anything even remotely sketchy, don't be shy taking it down, even if unable to replace it. Much better that somebody has to put their own gear on or even gets up and finds there is a draw missing and has to lower than having somebody hurt or killed due to worn out gear.

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"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is not a path and leave a trail."

You should probably show up at the target crag, and if any climbers are already there toss a hackey sack and a small bag of lawn clippings in their general direction. That should keep them distracted for a couple of hours. Also, in order to not look conspicuous, carry a gallon jug of water with you at all times.

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Have a quiche, now, or maybe a tort. You deserve it!-bristolpipe

I like to keep things simple, even if it's faaaken painful and miserable.-Stoney Middleton

This is grain, which any fool can eat, but for which the Lord intended a more divine means of consumption.-Friar Tuck

Back to the topic - yeah, good thing no one got hurt, let alone died.Plenty of the fixed draws at Rumney need replacing or removed altogether.

I probably do not drink enough water on most climbing days. On the flip side, I generally prefer climbs in the shade. Otherwise, sweaty palms, over-gripping, and excessive use of chalk. Call me a wimp. I deserve it!

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